Business Analyst | Contract

Business Analyst – Cost Transformation Salary: Up to £80,000 12 Month - Fixed-Term Contract Location: Warwickshire (Hybrid – 2–3 days on-site)

Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Business Analyst to play a key role in a large-scale cost transformation programme across IT and the wider UK organisation.

This role will focus on identifying, shaping, and accelerating cost optimisation and efficiency initiatives, working across a portfolio of 10–12 high-impact transformation workstreams.

You will take initiatives from early-stage ideation through to business case approval and mobilisation, ensuring clear financial justification and measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Shape early-stage initiatives

Define scope, problem statements, and success criteria

Challenge assumptions and refine cost-saving opportunities

Cost modelling & analysis

Conduct cost baselining and identify optimisation opportunities

Build robust financial models (savings, ROI, payback, etc.)

Options evaluation

Assess multiple delivery options (process, technology, sourcing, operating model)

Provide data-driven recommendations

Business case development

Create structured, investment-grade business cases

Support governance processes including RFI / RFP activities

Clearly articulate benefits, costs, risks, and dependencies

Stakeholder engagement

Work closely with IT, Finance, Procurement, and business leaders

Facilitate workshops and drive alignment across teams

From concept to delivery

Translate ideas into actionable roadmaps and delivery plans

Support mobilisation into execution

Drive pace and momentum

Remove blockers and accelerate progress across initiatives

Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Required Experience & Skills

Proven experience as a Business Analyst within transformation or change programmes

Strong experience in cost transformation / cost optimisation initiatives

Track record delivering cost reduction, efficiency, or savings programmes

Experience building business cases with strong financial justification

Exposure to RFI / RFP processes, ideally within procurement or sourcing contexts

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

Comfortable working in early-stage, unstructured environments

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Proactive, delivery-focused mindset

Desirable

Experience within large or complex UK organisations

Exposure to IT cost transformation (infrastructure, applications, vendors, sourcing)

Consulting or advisory background